Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Capital of Georgia, the Peach State, is the commercial and urban center of the Southeastern US. Bound for a destination on Peach Tree Street in Atlanta? – make sure to get good directions, seems there is a Peach Tree named street in every direction and neighborhood. The Coca-Cola Company makes its world headquarters in Atlanta. The new World of Coca-Cola exhibition and the Georgia Aquarium nearby, are major tourist destinations. Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta is home to a number of popular outdoor festivals and events including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival held in spring. Atlanta is an exciting city for business, commerce and entertainment.

Stone Mountain east of downtown Atlanta is a well known Park with an enormous exposed granite mountain at the center. Not the world's largest, but very impressive. The 42nd Yellow Daisy Festival comes to Stone Mountain Park in 2010. This September event is one of the top arts and crafts shows in the southeast. Featuring more than 400 artisans from across the country the show is ideal to find unique and special arts and crafts. Complete with children's activities, arts demonstrations and live entertainment, the Yellow Daisy Festival is a fun family getaway.

The Best Western Stone Mountain is just one mile from Stone Mountain Park. The Best Western has great accommodations including a complimentary full breakfast to start your day. Just 15 minute away from Atlanta, this is an ideal spot for a short getaway away from the city.

The Georgia Dome west of downtown Atlanta is the largest cable supported domed stadium in the world, and home of the Atlanta Falcons. Regular home season play opens September 19th against the Arizona Cardinals. The season goes through January 2, 2011 – get tickets now for your favorite rivalry. Formerly the Peach Bowl, the Chick-Fil-A Bowl at the end of the year is also played at the Georgia Dome, with a kick-off game on Labor Day Weekend featuring LSU vs North Carolina. It's Football Season!

Head to North Georgia for the 2010 Balloons and Tunes Festival in Rock Spring. Held the last weekend in September this festival offers the diversity of great music, hot-air balloons, a kid's zone and an arts market. Come out for the weekend and enjoy southern rock with Nathan Farrow and Flynnville Train, and country music with Cody McCarver and The Band Perry among the bands. With three stages of live entertainment this is a terrific getaway for music fans.

For travelers, the Best Western Inn of Dalton and the Best Western Battlefield Inn in Oglethorpe are conveniently located. Dalton, right off I-75 is also an ideal spot if you are in the market for carpet. Dalton is the Carpet Capital of the World and has a great selection of carpet outlet stores. The Best Western Battlefield Inn is just six miles off of I-75 on the road to Rock Spring to the south or Chattanooga north.

Augusta National Golf Course

Central Georgia with cities like Augusta - famous world-wide for golf, hosting The Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club, offer visitors a diversity of events and activities. Macon, the county seat of Bibb County, is located on the fall line where the hills of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat lands of the coastal plain. Honored to be the birthplace of the Kazoo, Macon is also home of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Columbus near the Alabama state-line, is just north of Fort Benning a well-known US Army community and home to the Army Maneuver Center among many other Army units.

The 2010 Georgia Literary Festival will be in Statesboro at Georgia Southern University near the end of October. A great cultural event and opportunity to hear keynote speaker Max Cleland, former US Senator from Georgia. David Bottoms, Georgia's Poet Laureate and many living authors of Georgia's top twenty five books are also on the schedule. The kick-off event at the Avervitt Center for the Arts features the Love at First Bite Reception and discussions on several Halloween themed books.

The Best Western University Inn is conveniently located across from Georgia Southern University. With Southern Hospitality and affordable prices this is a great lodging option. The Best Western Bradford Inn in Swainsboro, northwest of Statesboro is also a great location with easy access to Highway 1 and the James L Gillis Memorial Highway.

Plains, the city made famous as the hometown of President Jimmy Carter, celebrates one of Georgia's most popular events, the Plains Peanut Festival. The 2010 festival in September begins with a 5K race and 1 mile fun-run followed by a wonderful small town parade. The days events continue with exhibits, vendors, arts and crafts. A great festival honoring Plains agricultural and historical heritage. The beautiful Best Western Windsor Hotel in Americus is just east of Plains. A wonderful place to stay, the Best Western Windsor Hotel is a historic hotel, restored from the original built in 1892. It has also been recently renovated, come enjoy the updated amenities and historic charm.

Get into the holiday spirit early with a November concert in Columbus. Mannheim Steamroller celebrates it's twenty-fifth anniversary in 2010. Enjoy the Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller November 18th at the RiverCenter in Columbus. The King's Singers join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra early December for Christmas with the King's Singer's, another wonderful holiday event for classical music devotees.

The Hay House in Macon is a National Historic Landmark. Originally a private home, the 18,000 square foot mansion is now open for tours and public events. Holidays are a magical time at the Hay House, where parties and victorian holiday decorations fill the house. Christmas luncheons are served and a Special Sugar Plum Children's Party is held December 12th. Come enjoy a three-course lunch with family and friends while listening to live music amidst the festive decorations – an ideal outing for the holidays.

If you need lodging, the Best Western Riverside Inn in Macon and the Best Western Inn and Suites of Macon are conveniently located for travelers to the city. The Best Western Riverside Inn is located on Interstate 75 north of Macon and the Best Western Inn and Suites is on Highway 80 east of the city.

Historoic Savannah Georgia

Southern Georgia features nearly 100 miles of coastline along the Atlantic seaboard. Both the Savannah and the St Marys Rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean along the Georgia Coast. Historic Savannah, sits near the coast close to Skidaway Island State Park. Known for its history and architecture, Savannah is famous for its beautiful city squares filled with gardens, fountains and monuments. Near Savannah, Tybee Island is home to the first southern Atlantic lighthouse, the Tybee Island Light Station. The Okefenokee Swamp is also a major draw in Southern Georgia. With over 400,000 acres of canals and waterways full of lilypads and lined with cypress tress draped in moss, it is an adventure for any traveler.

Richmond Hill, southwest of Savannah on Interstate 95, hosts one of Coastal Georgia's most popular events. The 2010 Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival in mid-October, draws visitors from across the southeast to sample the amazing seafood and entertainment. With two stages featuring live entertainment, a midway with carnival games and rides, a car show and a spectacular fireworks show to top off Saturday Night – there is fun for the entire family. The Best Western Richmond Hill Inn is perfect to make the festival a weekend getaway. With complimentary breakfast in the morning and warm cookies in the evening you will feel right at home.

The world famous Crab Shack on Tybee Island kicks off the 2010 Tybee Island Pirate Fest in October. The 6th annual event begins at the Crab Shack with the Buccaneer Ball featuring live music and a costume contest. Stick around for the weekend and enjoy the Pirate Victory Parade, more live entertainment and the Thieves Market. Kids will have special activities, so leave no-one behind. The Best Western Central Inn, The Best Western Savannah Gateway and the Best Western Savannah Historic District offer quality accommodations and reasonable rates at locations within 15 miles of Tybee Island. Enjoy the Pirate Fest and your favorite Savannah sites.

The Holidays are a special time in Southern Georgia with many special events and activities. The Savannah Downtown Garden Club with host the 39th Annual Victorian Tea in December 2010. Tour one of the grand historic homes of Savannah and enjoy tea along with music and treats. This is held in conjunction with the Holiday Tour of Homes. St Mary's in the south coast area hosts the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes. See the area's historic homes decorated for the holidays.

If you are worried about a few extra holiday pounds, plan for the Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run. You can run, walk or crawl, whatever it takes to have fun and participate. The 2010 December race includes a 1/4 mile kids run, 5K and 10K. The fun part is the costume contest and post-race party – you never know what you will see on the course, but it's guaranteed fun for all.